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NWY 906V

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,442 mi
Last recorded25,442 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 906V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 25,442 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 25,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,079 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,278 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 22,134 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 22,127 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,702 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,218 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 20,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 20,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre perrished & cracking

Pass 13 May 2008 19,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,936 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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NWY 906V is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWY 906V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWY 906V registered?

NWY 906V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is NWY 906V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWY 906V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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